Volvo FL612/4000
Built: 1992-1999 · Series: FL612
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Volvo FL612 – the 12-tonne class of the FL6 range: six-cylinder engines of around 5.5 litres, 132 to 162 kW, body lengths from 6.1 to 8.85 m
The Volvo FL612 belongs to the FL6 range, which Volvo built in Gothenburg as a medium-duty distribution truck. The type designation follows Volvo's own logic: FL6 names the chassis, and the attached number the permissible gross weight in steps of a tenth of a tonne – FL612 therefore denotes the 12-tonne class of the FL6, alongside lighter versions such as the FL611 and heavier ones such as the FL617. Power comes from a six-cylinder diesel engine of around 5.5 litres, producing between 132 and 162 kW depending on the specification. The chassis served, besides the classic box body, as a base for fire, refuse and bus variants.
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The register lists 9 versions with 132 to 162 kW from six-cylinder engines of 5,480 to 5,490 cm³. Kerb weights range from 5,500 to 9,600 kg, permissible gross weights from 11,990 to 12,000 kg. Recorded body lengths span 6,100 to 8,850 mm, widths 2,360 to 2,600 mm.
In the 12-tonne class, the FL612 competed with the Mercedes-Benz 1217 and MAN 12.232 for municipal and distribution traffic in European city centres; its compact cab and tight turning circle made it a common chassis for fire brigades and waste-collection operators.
When buying a used example, check the condition of the chassis frame and cab mounts, as corrosion at the rear cab bearings is common on this range. Also check the air brake system, the clutch and, on fire-engine or refuse-truck conversions, the state of the body. Spare parts for the drivetrain and chassis are available through the Volvo Trucks dealer network and independent commercial-vehicle parts suppliers.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volvo FL612, Volvo Trucks (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 160.5 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,480 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 6,850 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,360 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 6,525 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 12,000 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 24.6 kW/t (160 kW / 6.5 t)
Stronger than 20% of the trucks in the register — out of 25,242 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Volvo FL612/4000 have?
The Volvo FL612/4000 delivers 160 kW.
How much does the Volvo FL612/4000 weigh?
The unladen weight is 6,525 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo FL612/4000?
12,000 kg.
What engine does the Volvo FL612/4000 have?
5,480 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Volvo FL612/4000?
6,850 mm × 2,360 mm.
When was the Volvo FL612/4000 built?
Production years: 1992-1999.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 7 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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